BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Fashion designer Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest Americana collection in the picturesque horse country of the Hamptons, featuring a star-studded front row that included First Lady Jill Biden, Usher, and Colman Domingo. The runway was graced by supermodels Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington, along with a delightful group of young children showcasing the collection.
On Thursday night, horses and riders strolled through a nearby field, surrounded by a charming white picket fence at an upscale equestrian venue in Bridgehampton. Lauren’s show highlighted vibrant tennis whites, pastel blue dresses and jackets, along with bold shades of orange, green, and yellow outfits designed for men, women, and children.
As dusk settled in, the open-air show concluded, and guests proceeded to enjoy dinner at a pop-up of Lauren’s famed Polo Bar restaurant, set up right on the premises.
With fond memories of the Hamptons, where he owns a home and spent his childhood, Lauren took his bow beside Biden. His spring 2025 collection was presented a day before the official start of New York Fashion Week, in the scenic Khalily Stables, a modern 19-acre equestrian facility complete with stalls, riding arenas, and lush paddocks.
Lauren blended his various lines including Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, and children’s wear to put on an extended show that emphasized practical fashion perfect for the transition from summer to fall.
The audience saw looks appropriate for picnics featuring soft blue dresses, white trousers, and shorts paired with stylish stripes and jackets. Evening wear also took the spotlight, particularly a stunning long blush skirt adorned with pearls, worn by Campbell with a chic knotted white T-shirt.
For the men, the collection included slim cuffed trousers, floral dinner jackets, and pops of color blocking with orange pants matched with navy nautical jackets and bold multicolored ties over pinstripe shirts.
The color palette prominently featured whites and blues, accented with hints of crochet and khaki. Lauren added a touch of glamour with shimmering sequined evening gowns, backless white cocktail dresses, and elegant blue blouses, alongside some creative twists on casual khakis and other outfits.
The young models, ranging from preschoolers to teenagers, were dressed for all occasions. Some sported white shorts and green raincoats reminiscent of the uniforms worn by ball crews at the U.S. Open, which the company also sponsored. Others appeared in high riding boots paired with blue polos and matching pants, while tiny fashionistas donned pinstripe button-down shirts, navy jackets, and cropped white trousers.
After the show, Usher reflected on the experience, stating, “That’s American life. That’s American love. That’s family.” Another guest, Tom Hiddleston, praised the vision behind the collection, saying, “It’s an extremely precise and intelligent vision. You think, I’d like to be a part of that. I’d like to live that. Very inspiring.”
Colman Domingo added, “You saw literally all different colors and shapes and sizes of people, and people feeling like they belong and go together.” Jude Law succinctly summed it up as “aspiration for a better place.”
Among Lauren’s esteemed guests were Naomi Watts, Kasey Musgraves, Demi Singleton, Justin Theroux, and Kim Min-jeong (known as Winter) from the K-pop group Aespa.
In his show notes, Lauren described the Hamptons as “more than a place. It’s a natural world of endless blue skies, ocean waves, green fields, and white fences—an elegant and rustic locale with a quality of light that has drawn artists here for generations.” He affectionately referred to this summer sanctuary as “my refuge and always an inspiration.” Some guests, however, faced serious traffic woes heading to the show, with a few spending up to four hours on the road due to the busy New York city travel.
This year has been significant for Ralph Lauren; in addition to dressing Team USA for the Paris Games, they also sponsored the recent U.S. Open.
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Associated Press video producer Brooke Lefferts contributed to this story.
